Volunteer coordinator; Cheshire West

Volunteer coordinator (Cheshire West and Chester)

We’re passionate about making the countryside in Cheshire a better place for everyone to enjoy. Our vibrant team of volunteers inspire people to care for the countryside and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live. Please note this role is for the whole of the Cheshire area.

Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to help us champion environmental issues such as the climate emergency, renewable energy, biodiversity and sustainable transport.

With your support we can do even more! Volunteer coordinators are essential in supporting volunteers and attracting new people to give us their time and skills.

Our friendly team will provide you with training and support to develop in your role. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in organising and managing volunteers.

By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience, you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.

As volunteer coordinator, you’ll ensure volunteers feel valued and can develop in their role. You’ll help us to achieve our vision by attracting new volunteers and increasing the diversity of roles we offer.

Understanding the support needs of volunteers is an important part of this role. Previous experience in supporting and coordinating groups of people (whether in a paid or voluntary capacity) is of benefit but not essential.

If you’re not sure if this role is for you, please do look at our other opportunities to find one that’s right for you.

• Creating a positive environment and recognizing volunteers for their contribution
• Identifying and implementing new volunteering programmes
• Attracting new volunteers to support our work
• Being the first point of contact for volunteer enquiries
• Using our online volunteer management system (Assemble)
• Organising volunteer recruitment, training and induction
• Organising volunteer rotas and attendance at events

• An interest in the countryside and environmental issues
• Previous experience of being a volunteer or supporting volunteers
• A friendly personality and an ability to relate to people from different backgrounds
• Good organisational skills and confidence to use online systems
• Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be confident using them
• Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability with occasional attendance at meetings

• Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
• Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
• Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
• We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
• We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
• Get involved with events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
• The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day at CPRE’s national office in London or a regional centre
• We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses